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2022.6.6
Title
John Richmond Man Double Breasted Jacket with Detachable Leather Biker Collar
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- undated [1990-1999] (Creation)
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(1982-)
Administrative history
Manchester-born John Richmond (1960-) designed his first collection under his own name after he graduated from Kingston in 1982 while also freelancing for Joseph Tricot, Emporio Armani and Fiorucci. He launched Richmond-Cornejo with Maria Cornejo in 1984 and re-established his own label after their partnership ended in 1987, taking over their shop in Newburgh Street in London's Soho. He launched a lower priced line, Destroy, in February 1990 and in 1998 designed 'John by John Richmond' for department store Debenhams. He became known particularly for his leather jackets, club wear and for dressing rock and pop musicians.
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Double breasted jacket in a deep burgundy colour with pointed lapels. Jacket has four burgundy, plastic buttons at the front, fastening by two of them. A further button is stitched to the inside lining of the left side of the jacket and fastens through a buttonhole on the right side which is concealed when the jacket is closed. On each side of the waist there is a jetted pocket. A dart runs from chest level to the pocket on each side of the opening. There is no chest pocket on the front of the jacket. The collar is made from leather with a metal stud at the tip of each point. The collar attaches to the jacket using a concealed zip and sits over the lapels of the jacket when attached. Two buttons can be found under the collar at the back which help to further secure the collar to the jacket. A seam runs the length of the back of the jacket. There is no back vent. The inside of the jacket is lined in a green viscose fabric. There are no internal pockets.
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Label: John Richmond Man / M / 100% Wool / Lining 100% Acetate / Dry Clean Only / Made in England
Materials: Wool, Acetate [Lining], Leather
Measurements: 48cm [Chest]; 72cm [Length]
Details: Double breasted; detachable collar
Physical Condition: Some staining
Materials: Wool, Acetate [Lining], Leather
Measurements: 48cm [Chest]; 72cm [Length]
Details: Double breasted; detachable collar
Physical Condition: Some staining
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- John Richmond (Subject)